How far is Ephrata, PA from Upland, PA?
The driving distance from Ephrata, PA to Upland, PA is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ephrata and Upland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ephrata and Upland.
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Start on West Main Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1312 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: Denver, PA Turnpike
1170 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard
1033 ft · 25 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Colonel Howard Boulevard
2931 ft · 1 min · Colonel Howard Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 Toll East: Philadelphia
1660 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
25 mi · 27 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester
2289 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 100 South: Downingtown
3108 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike
7.1 mi · 11 min · Pottstown Pike
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Newtown Square
547 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto West Chester Pike
3.4 mi · 6 min · West Chester Pike
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Turn right onto South Chester Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Chester Road
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Continue on Middletown Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Middletown Road
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Continue on South New Middletown Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · South New Middletown Road
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Continue on Edgmont Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Edgmont Avenue
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Turn right onto Upland Road
2546 ft · 1 min · Upland Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ephrata and Upland.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
25 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Ephrata and Rain Showers Likely near Upland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ephrata to Upland?
The road trip is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km) and usually takes 01h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Nantmeal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Ephrata and 29.3 miles from Upland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.46 one way or $16.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ephrata and Rain Showers Likely near Upland.
Stop Ideas Near East Nantmeal
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Downingtown
Exton
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Paoli
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ephrata and Upland. Straight-line distance: 47.81 mi (76.95 km).
#1 Ephrata
City of the state Washington, United States
| Population | 13,801 |
| Coordinates | 40.1798200, -76.1788400 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Upland
City in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 33,972 |
| Coordinates | 39.8526100, -75.3826900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-75.38259, 39.852611)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $8.46 | $16.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.52 | $19.04 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.25 | $20.51 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.38 | $24.76 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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